Do I need three language credits to get in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Syracuse University
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<p>I am still in HS and choosing courses for next year. I want to major in journalism and Newhouse is my #2 school. My #1 is a reach school though, so my odds for Syracuse are better. </p>

<p>I have a challenging curriculum and go to a magnet hs, that has every course you could dream of taking. My issue is, I saw that Syracuse "recommends" taking a minimum of 3 language credits, while my #1 school requires 2. If I take that third language credit, I will have to drop a course that is really important to me. </p>

<p>Did anyone get into Syracuse with only two foreign language credits? I have the same problem with Science, I only want to take 3 years of science, but Syracuse "recommends" 4. </p>

<p>I don't want to ruin my chance of getting accepted, but at the same time don't want to drop a class that I excel in and could open doors for me.</p>

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<p>Yes, my daughter was accepted with only 2 language classes and 3 sciences. We asked about this before she applied (on our tour last fall) and were told those are recommended requirements.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, when you see “recommends” on any admissions website, it is advisable to read this as “requires” if you want to submit a strong application. Also, you may want to apply somewhere not yet on your radar. Think it over carefully. My son was accepted to Newhouse and I am sure his 4 years of both language and science helped.</p>

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<p>I only took 3 years of science and didn’t have a problem. I have taken 4 years of languages though.</p>

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<p>Piefam, I sent you a “private message” for further info.</p>